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Saltwater license bill cut as boat operators lobby gains edge
Destin and Panama City charter boat operators flooded a Capitol hearing to press for a reduced saltwater fishing license. The House panel backed the bill while removing the charter license from 500 to 25 dollars, with advocates arguing tourism pressure warrants small, long term fees. Opponents warned licenses would harm local fleets and homes as talks continued with senators to shape the final version.
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Jim Chitwood
House Natural Resources Committee
Destin
Panama City
Capitol
Ben Marler Jr
Marler
Malcolm Patterson
Destin Charter Boat Association
Fran Beaird
Dunbar
Patterson
Beaird
James Ward
Pete Dunbar
DCBA
Senate
Gulf of Mexico
Dempsey Barron
Sen
Pat Neal
Barron